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By Mike Johnson on 2014-10-28 11:37:53
WWE trademarked the name "Slayomi" for use by a performer as a character last month. Naomi has used that term on social media, so it is likely for her. Thanks to Rodney Smith.

Dolph Ziggler was interviewed by The UK Sun in advance of next month's WWE European tour at this link.

WWE will be running Warsaw, Poland on 4/15/15 and Budapest, Hungary on 4/16.

Paige and The Wyatt Family will be signing on 11/1 at Wizard World in Columbus, Ohio.

NXT star Mojo Rawley underwent his shoulder surgery.

Our friends at www.RingsideCollectibles.com now have their "Rated R" exclusive Edge action figure available. You can use code PWINSIDER for 10% off your order.

As noted earlier today, the WWE 2K15 videogame was released. Here is the official press release:

Feel It: WWE® 2K15 Now Available on PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360

Experience the most authentic, action-packed and comprehensive WWE video game in history, including platform-exclusive Who Got NXT mode

New York, NY – October 28, 2014 – 2K today announced that WWE® 2K15, the latest addition to the flagship WWE video game franchise, is available now in North America for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Delivering an authentic WWE gameplay experience, extensive roster and story-driven 2K Showcase, WWE 2K15 for the PS3™ system and Xbox 360 also includes exclusive access to Who Got NXT, a progression-based mode highlighting NXT Superstars as they ascend the ranks in NXT, WWE’s developmental system, and compete to join the active WWE roster. WWE 2K15 will be available internationally on October 31, 2014.

“WWE 2K15 offers the most compelling WWE video game to date for the PS3 system and Xbox 360,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “With major gameplay enhancements, improved commentary, an impressive roster and an exclusive Who Got NXT experience, we’re excited to bring our fans this fully-featured WWE 2K15 release.”

Who Got NXT sees players choose from five NXT Superstars, including Rusev, Bo Dallas, Adrian Neville, Sami Zayn and Corey Graves, and experience unique matches inspired by historic moments and classic rivalries. Completing each NXT Superstar’s matches will unlock those Superstars for use in other in-game modes, including Exhibition, WWE Universe and Creation Suite. Players who finish the mode with all five NXT Superstars will unlock a special challenge featuring WWE 2K15 cover Superstar John Cena.

WWE 2K15 for the PS3 system and Xbox 360 also features key gameplay improvements and a collection of the biggest names in WWE, including John Cena, WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin and WWE Superstars Cesaro, Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, Sheamus and Seth Rollins. WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler, alongside the voice of WWE, Michael Cole, call the action through a new commentary system delivering six times more content versus previous franchise releases. WWE 2K15 also includes 2K Showcase, the game’s single-player campaign, enabling players to explore the rivalry between Triple H and Shawn Michaels from 2002 to 2004, as well as John Cena and CM Punk’s rivalry spanning 2011 to 2013. In addition, the Creation Suite offers customizable Superstars, Divas, move sets and entrances, while WWE Universe provides opportunities to manage storylines, schedules, rivalries and alliances.

Developed collaboratively by Yuke’s and Visual Concepts, a 2K studio, WWE 2K15 is rated T for Teen by the ESRB and available now for the PS3 system and Xbox 360 in North America, with release to follow internationally on October 31, 2014. WWE 2K15 for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, is currently scheduled for release on November 18, 2014 in North America and November 21, 2014 internationally.

For more information on WWE 2K15 and 2K, visit WWE.2K.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter using the hashtags #WWE2K15 and #FEELIT or subscribe to WWE 2K on YouTube.

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